Articles by 'Ruthbrandt'

You want it? You got it!

Ruth Brandt, 19th May 09

Although as yet unofficial, an exciting new development is expected when President Obama will soon – probably later today – announces new federal rules for automobile emissions and mileage standards. » Read more...

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Discussing the Waxman-Markey Clean Energy and Security Act

Ruth Brandt, 26th April 09

During the past week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held hearings on the draft legislation of 'American Clean Energy and Security Act 2009'. » Read more...

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The Opening Shot for the Restructuring of American Transport

Ruth Brandt, 17th April 09

Barack Obama’s reshaping of America is continuing at full speed, this time with the transport system. » Read more...

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The EPA finds greenhouse gases to be dangerous, but what does that mean?

Ruth Brandt, 28th March 09

In a landmark move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to declare an “endangerment finding” on GHGs, meaning they officially acknowledge them to be a threat to human health, and are therefore required to regulate them under the Clean Air Act (CAA). » Read more...

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The USA's 2010 budget - continuing to invest in the future

Ruth Brandt, 2nd March 09

On Thursday President Obama released an overview of his FY 2010 budget request, with the full details expected to be published in April. » Read more...

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Another boost for renewables - Salazar extends comment period on offshore drilling plan

Ruth Brandt, 11th February 09

In another example of the new administration’s determination to change the course of American energy production, and to repeal the previous administration’s midnight rulings, Ken Salazar, the new Interior Secretary, declared yesterday (Tuesday) that he will extend the public comment period on a 5-year proposal to expand offshore oil and natural gas drilling by 180 days. » Read more...

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Green stimulus plan approved by the House, but what about public transport?

Ruth Brandt, 29th January 09

Yesterday the House of Representatives approved President Obama's $819 billion economic recovery plan (the vote was supported by all but 11 Democrats, with 177 Republicans voting against). » Read more...

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Knoxville: the begining of the end for clean coal in the USA?

Ruth Brandt, 8th January 09

On December 22nd 2008 an earthen retaining wall not too far from Knoxville, Tennessee, gave way and more than one billion US gallons (about 5 million cubic yards) of potentially toxic wet coal ash flooded over 300 acres of the Tennessee Valley covering it in a deep layer of dark sludge. » Read more...

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